Job summary
As an Improving SAIS Uptake Officer,
the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an
effective service, supporting managers and staff
across the programme.
NOTE: This post is
to provide additional resource to support programmes to do over and above the
standard requirements of the service specification in relation to optimising
coverage and uptake (as outlined above), it is not to put these standard
processes in place
The post holder will focus on
improving the uptake of SAIS across the programme geography.
In particular, the post holder will:
Work with
colleagues in schools with low uptake to drive uptake up.
Work with
colleagues in PCN/GP practices to ensure individuals vulnerable to
non-participation are supported to access catch up immunisations
Work with
community groups/individuals vulnerable to non-participation to improve
awareness of immunisations and access to immunisation programmes offering
information in accessible format, attending community events.
Dedicated member of staff to work with low uptake
schools to support schools with additional needs - interpreters, supporting
consent returns etc.
improve communications for schools, produce a
webinar to send to schools, parents and young people, dispelling myths about
vaccinations sharing positive messages and facts.
Look at translation of materials and use of
translators in schools where this is required.
Main duties of the job
To
provide pro-active and outward/public facing support to the SAIS team in the
improvement of SAI uptake across the programme.Improving
quality and outcomesTo be an integrated member of the
SAIS team and wider service who actively initiates new and contributes to
existing improving uptake projects (by the SAIS service or local partners), ensuring
that a quality service is provided to all service users.Focuses on reducing health
inequalities by developing and contributing to interventions by the service
and external partners to improve uptake of SAI by groups vulnerable to
non-participation.Actively supports the SAIS team and
contributes to achieving key performance indicatorsActively engages with system
partners to improve SAI uptake, providing key knowledge of immunisation
programmesUses evidence and learns from best
practice across the region and further afield (including other SAIS programmes)
to inform work.Continually maintains records to be
able to produce timely quarterly SAI Uptake reports and end of year reports
which contribute to the overall service annual report.
About us
IntraHealth
is one of the UKs leading providers of NHS Primary and Community Care
services. We serve a range of patients across our three divisions of Primary
Care (general practice), Pharmacy and Clinical Services which includes
anticoagulation monitoring, patient medication reviews and childhood
immunisation programmes.
We are
a well-established organisation having provided NHS services since 1999. We
operate NHS services across the North East, Yorkshire, the midlands and North
West. Our team is made up of a wide range of healthcare professionals and
administrative roles including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs),
Nurses, Pharmacists, Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and local administration
teams. Our frontline teams are supported by a centralised back office function;
providing executive, finance, HR, administration and data analysis support.
IntraHealth Ltd delivers immunisation and vaccination
services for NHS England across several areas in the UK. Our immunisation and
vaccination service has been running for 12 years and forms part of our
established clinical services in the North of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SAIS Programme Specific
Priorities Lowest uptake schools SAI Uptake Project
report content to include:Number of non-consenters who were
subsequently vaccinated.Type of engagement/interventions
with external partners including schools, local authorities, ICB Place and
third sector community groups and evidence of impact of interventions have
delivered.Rationale for interventions based
on programme data/insight work e.g. specific schools or population group
targeted.Evidence of direct contact with key
stakeholders at school, community and service user level to reach non
responders and how feedback/insight has shaped interventions.Change in percentage uptake by
schools.Enabling patient and public
involvementTo act as a champion for
parents/guardians and young people and their interests and support in
decision-making about SAI participation.To ensure all public and patient
contact is of the highest professional standard.Engage with community groups to
offer vaccination promotion/education and awareness sessions.Promoting equality and
reducing inequalitiesTo uphold organisation policies and
principles on the promotion of equality.To create an inclusive working
environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we
meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.Implement the
recommendations/learning from pilots from the NHS England
Public Health team e.g. 2-year programme of work to improve uptake of screening
by individuals with a learning disability.Developing an excellent
organisationTo ensure health, safety, and
wellbeing of all staff within the department.To ensure compliance with all
confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.
The post holder will undertake any
training required as relevant to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SAIS Programme Specific
Priorities Lowest uptake schools SAI Uptake Project
report content to include:Number of non-consenters who were
subsequently vaccinated.Type of engagement/interventions
with external partners including schools, local authorities, ICB Place and
third sector community groups and evidence of impact of interventions have
delivered.Rationale for interventions based
on programme data/insight work e.g. specific schools or population group
targeted.Evidence of direct contact with key
stakeholders at school, community and service user level to reach non
responders and how feedback/insight has shaped interventions.Change in percentage uptake by
schools.Enabling patient and public
involvementTo act as a champion for
parents/guardians and young people and their interests and support in
decision-making about SAI participation.To ensure all public and patient
contact is of the highest professional standard.Engage with community groups to
offer vaccination promotion/education and awareness sessions.Promoting equality and
reducing inequalitiesTo uphold organisation policies and
principles on the promotion of equality.To create an inclusive working
environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and ensure we
meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.Implement the
recommendations/learning from pilots from the NHS England
Public Health team e.g. 2-year programme of work to improve uptake of screening
by individuals with a learning disability.Developing an excellent
organisationTo ensure health, safety, and
wellbeing of all staff within the department.To ensure compliance with all
confidentiality and governance requirements within the department.
The post holder will undertake any
training required as relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Attitudes/Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Project management / High Organisation and planning skills
- Skills for manipulating information.
- Well developed keyboard skills, use of a range of software including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Professional, calm and efficient manner.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation.
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
Desirable
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- Basic knowledge of project principles.
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
Desirable
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes.
- Ability to produce comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
Person Specification
Attitudes/Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Project management / High Organisation and planning skills
- Skills for manipulating information.
- Well developed keyboard skills, use of a range of software including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Professional, calm and efficient manner.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Ability to work without supervision. Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own and others workloads to changing and often tight deadlines.
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do.
- Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients.
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation.
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
Desirable
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the data protection act and patient confidentiality, clinical and information governance and Caldicott requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- Basic knowledge of project principles.
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills.
- Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily.
Desirable
- Experience of work to improve health outcomes.
- Ability to produce comprehensive draft reports, data and letters. Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.